Zonimid 50 Capsule is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures in epilepsy. It can be used by itself to treat adults or along with other medicines to treat adults and children. It helps to prevent seizures affecting a part or whole of the brain. Zonimid 50 Capsule suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. It may take several months to come off it safely. It is advised not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you. Very few people taking it have any serious problems but the most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, loss of appetite, memory loss, drowsiness, and impaired concentration. You may also experience altered walking, impaired coordination, and unusual anger. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms as there may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse. Please do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sulfa medicines. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

• Loss of appetite
• Memory impairment
• Drowsiness
• Impaired concentration
• Altered walking
• Impaired coordination
• Anger

If you miss a dose of Zonimid 50 Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. What happens if I stop taking Zonimid 50 Capsule??
  Ans: Do not stop taking Zonimid 50 Capsule without talking to your doctor. Stopping Zonimid 50 Capsule suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.
• Q. Q. My friend, who was on Zonimid 50 Capsule, developed severe muscle pain with fever. What could this be due to??
  Ans: Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Zonimid 50 Capsule. Consult your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest some blood tests to check your levels of serum creatine phosphokinase and aldolase enzymes. Elevated levels of these enzymes may prompt the doctor to discontinue Zonimid 50 Capsule.
• Q. Q. What are the effects of Zonimid 50 Capsule in children??
  Ans: Zonimid 50 Capsule works well in children and is well tolerated by most of them. The common side effects in children include problems with thinking or behavior, followed by stomach upset. One dangerous side effect of Zonimid 50 Capsule in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.
• Q. Q. I have been taking Zonimid 50 Capsule for epilepsy since a month, but now I feel that my life has come to an end and sometimes I want to harm myself. Is it because of the medicine? What should I do??
  Ans: Though uncommon, Zonimid 50 Capsule may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Sometimes, it can also be due to the disease itself. You should immediately consult your doctor who will consider discontinuing Zonimid 50 Capsule. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.
• Q. Q. Does Zonimid 50 Capsule cause weight loss??
  Ans: Yes, Zonimid 50 Capsule may cause weight loss. If you lose weight, consult a dietician for dietary supplement or try to increase your food portions. In case you lose a lot of weight, consider discontinuing Zonimid 50 Capsule after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.
• Q. Q. Does Zonimid 50 Capsule affect the working of birth control pills??
  Ans: No, Zonimid 50 Capsule does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.
• Q. Q. Does Zonimid 50 Capsule have any effect on kidneys??
  Ans: Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Zonimid 50 Capsule may increase that risk. Stones can lead to further kidney damage. The symptoms of kidney stones include severe sharp pain in lower abdomen or back pain. Increase your fluid intake which can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you get any such symptoms.

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